Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy

Company Description

About CyberArk:

CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), is the global leader in Identity Security. Centered on privileged access management, CyberArk provides the most comprehensive security offering for any identity – human or machine – across business applications, distributed workforces, hybrid cloud workloads and throughout the DevOps lifecycle. The world’s leading organizations trust CyberArk to help secure their most critical assets. To learn more about CyberArk, visit our CyberArk blogs or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook.

Job Description

CyberArk is seeking a full-time in-house senior legal counsel to join its global privacy team. This person will act as a trusted advisor to our business on privacy and data security matters and help coordinate our global privacy program. The position may require some limited travel (flexible/hybrid working policy). Responsibilities include:

• Help maintain and coordinate a global corporate data privacy program and standards appropriate for a leading cybersecurity company
• Provide and coordinate legal advice regarding data privacy, AI and cybersecurity regulations applicable to the management of personal information throughout the company’s service development and business lifecycle
• Negotiate data protection-related contract terms, in sales, procurement and other agreements
• Empower other internal teams by developing and maintaining self-service toolkits
• Run role-based training campaigns for teams handling specific types of personal data, such as Product or Marketing
• Collaborate with our legal operations team to manage the successful implementation of our data governance software
• Support the activities of various teams, such as product management, research & development, information technology & security, human resources, finance and marketing, to assist them with records of processing, privacy impact assessments and training programs
• Support and coordinate cross-functional incident management processes in addressing potential data privacy and security incidents
• Research, interpret and provide guidance on international data privacy and security laws as these and the company’s needs evolve

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Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of a U.S. state bar
• 6-8 years’ experience, predominantly in data protection/privacy, within a highly regarded law firm or as in-3house legal counsel (preferably in a technology company or advisory firm)
• Experience providing and coordinating practical advice relating to GDPR and privacy regulation of other jurisdictions, particularly US, and Data Protection Authority guidelines and recommendations, to resolve real-life business issues
• Experience of negotiating DPAs and commercial contracts (with SaaS an advantage)
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders from different parts of the business
• Resourceful and results-oriented team player who’s fun to work with and adds value to the business
• Creative and pragmatic thinker with strong interpersonal skills, who provides excellent service to their clients and is able to think strategically and establish a “trusted advisor” relationship
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Additional Information

CyberArk Legal Team

Our team is a trusted advisor and ally across the company. Legal is positioned as a partner and business enabler, mitigating risk while driving positive outcomes and supporting CyberArk’s rapid growth and expansion into new markets. With team members in the US, Israel, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Singapore, we work to continuously enhance legal and risk management practices and systems to strengthen the business. With passion, dedication and a true love for tackling challenges, we play a crucial role in supporting CyberArk and our colleagues in other departments around the world.

CyberArk is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. 

The salary range for this position is $160,000 – $215,000/year, plus commissions or discretionary bonus, which will be based on the employee’s performance. Base pay may also vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits. 

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